SA vs AUS: Matthew Breetzke breaks 48-year-old ODI record with fourth consecutive half-century

Matthew Breetzke becomes the first batter in ODI history to begin his career with four consecutive fifty-plus scores. His latest fluent 88 off 78 balls knock helped him to break the 48-year-old record held by Navjot Singh Sidhu.
 

The South African batter Breetzke earlier made headlines earlier this year when he smashed 150 runs on his ODI debut against New Zealand in Lahore during the tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand to get prepared for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
 

Matthew Breetzke is a versatile batter. He featured as an opener in his ODI debut, later batted at number three in the next, and has now found success at number four.
 

South Africa were in a spot of bother losing two wickets on just 28 runs, then Breetzke shifted the momentum of the game, smashing  8 fours and 2 sixes. His composed 88 helped South Africa recover from early setbacks
 

Across his first four ODI innings, Breetzke has scored 150, 83, 57, and 88 remarkable consistency from a newcomer. His ability to convert starts and adjust to different conditions and oppositions has set him apart in a batting lineup full of talent.
 

Navjot Singh Sidhu had held the record for most consecutive 50+ scores at the start of an ODI career since 1987. However, his four fifties came across five matches. Breetzke broke his record by reaching the milestone in just four innings. 
 

South Africa are currently leading 1-0 in the three-match ODI series after defeating Australia by 98 runs in the first clash at Cazalys Stadium.